Juki Sc-120 Apr 2026

Help: Juki SC-120 motor running slow / jerky?

Has anyone successfully replaced a capacitor on an SC-120, or is it time to buy a replacement unit? Any advice before I call a tech would be appreciated. Thanks!

I have a Juki industrial machine with an SC-120 control box. Recently, the motor has been running erratically—sometimes slow to start, other times jerky at low speed.

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Control box only (no motor or pedal). 110V version.

Selling a genuine Juki SC-120 AC servo motor control box. This was pulled from a working DDL-8700 industrial sewing machine that was upgraded to a newer unit.

Good working condition. All functions tested: needle positioning works, speed is smooth across the full range, and the cooling fan runs quietly. Some cosmetic scuffs on the housing (see photos), but nothing affecting performance. juki sc-120

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Here’s a proper post suitable for a forum, social media group (like a sewing or industrial machine community), or a classified ad, depending on your goal.

Many Juki industrial machines using a 400W clutch or servo motor conversion.

If you own a Juki industrial sewing machine, you know that the motor and control box are just as important as the head itself. The Juki SC-120 is a common electronic control box (often paired with the DDL-8700 or similar models) that delivers consistent, quiet power. Help: Juki SC-120 motor running slow / jerky